[Mystique glances to Pyro, noting his small amusement. She isn't surprised, one thing that clearly hasn't changed about the boy is that he always did love a spot of violence.

She presses Kevin's shoulder, nudgeing him toward the snarling Wolverine.]

Wither, perhaps it's time to put this old dog down. He's outlived his usefulness, hm? [Another gentle shove, Magneto's eyes reassuring but stern. There is no option here, no room for argument. Kevin has pushed his luck when it's come to usefulness, his disobedience and reluctance to kill making him seem more and more like dead weight. She speaks, and Magneto's kind but solemn voice fills the silence.] It's time to prove your loyalty, my boy.